Learning Objectives -
1) Describe signs and symptoms of respiratory distress in an infant.
2) Develop a differential for respiratory distress in an infant and initiate work-up.
3) Describe when an infant might require blow-by oxygen, positive pressure ventilation, CPAP, and intubation.
4) Effectively administer positive pressure ventilation to an infant.
5) Intubate an infant (or dummy) using appropriate technique.
Evaluation -
1) (yes/no) Resident passes the NRP course.
2) (yes/no) Resident either initiates PPV during a resuscitation, or is observed by an attending while demonstrating PPV on a dummy, and is able to discuss indications for initiating PPV.
3) (yes/no) Resident manages at least one infant with respiratory distress.
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Materials -
Quick summary of TachypneaPersistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn - Pediatrics in Review Article
Respiratory Distress Powerpoint - Respiratory Distress 2010.ppt
Learning Objectives -
1) Describe signs and symptoms of respiratory distress in an infant.
2) Develop a differential for respiratory distress in an infant and initiate work-up.
3) Describe when an infant might require blow-by oxygen, positive pressure ventilation, CPAP, and intubation.
4) Effectively administer positive pressure ventilation to an infant.
5) Intubate an infant (or dummy) using appropriate technique.
Evaluation -
1) (yes/no) Resident passes the NRP course.
2) (yes/no) Resident either initiates PPV during a resuscitation, or is observed by an attending while demonstrating PPV on a dummy, and is able to discuss indications for initiating PPV.
3) (yes/no) Resident manages at least one infant with respiratory distress.
This page has been edited 9 times. The last modification was made by -